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Grand National Roadster Show
Special Awards

ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIAL AWARDS

The following breakdown shows an individual entry’s eligibility for Special Awards. All
awards may not be given at individual events if, in the opinion of the judging
supervisor, the quality does not deserve recognition. No entry may win two similar
awards at any one event. Example; two paint awards, two display awards, etc. An
entry that wins Sweepstakes in Category becomes ineligible to win additional awards
that pertain directly to the entry. Example; Outstanding Interior, Outstanding Engine,
Outstanding Paint, etc. Boats compete for custom engine and interior and competition
engine and interior depending if they are in a custom or competition boat class but do
not compete for Sweepstakes Awards. Restored vehicles compete for Outstanding
Interior and Outstanding Engine awards in the Custom, Truck, or Rod category,
depending on the type vehicle and year break.

OUTSTANDING AWARDS

There are 47 different Outstanding or Sweepstakes Awards that will be presented at
this year’s awards ceremony.

DISPLAY AWARDS

We will reward the following Outstanding Award winners with a $100 cash prize
and a plaque.

(5) OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL DISPLAYS
Five individual display awards are judged on the manner in which the vehicle is
presented to the public and the use of the show theme. This year’s theme is “Need for Speed". Consideration will include the enclosures, rope
and stanchions, and display signs. Signs should be informative and convey
information to the public regarding the builder, engine, etc. If more than one entry is contained in the same display, this display will be ineligible for the Outstanding
Individual Display awards.

OUTSTANDING AWARDS

We will reward the following Outstanding Award winners with a plaque & $100.

OUTSTANDING DETAIL - MOTORCYCLE
All areas of the entry will be considered. (No entry may win more than one of the awards in the group including Detail, Engineered, or Undercarriage).

OUTSTANDING DETAIL - CAR/TRUCK
All areas of the entry will be considered. (No entry may win more than one of the
awards in the group including Detail, Engineered, or Undercarriage).

OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING - MOTORCYCLE
Quality, operational ability and safety of construction. All areas of the entry will be considered. Special consideration will be given to individual work. (No entry may win more than one of the awards in the group including Detail, Engineering, or Undercarriage).

OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING – CAR/TRUCK
Quality, operational ability and safety of construction. All areas of the entry will be considered. Special consideration will be given to individual work. (No entry may win more than one of the awards in the group including Detail, Engineering, or Undercarriage).

OUTSTANDING UNDERCARRIAGE
Includes quality, quantity and detail. (No entry may win more than one of the awards in the group including Detail, Engineered, or Undercarriage).

OUTSTANDING COLOR DESIGN - MOTORCYCLE
Not limited to multi-colored vehicles; may be solid paint. Consideration will be given to creativity, quality, quantity, effect and degree of execution.

OUTSTANDING COLOR DESIGN - CAR/TRUCK
Not limited to multi-colored vehicles; may be solid paint. Consideration will be given to creativity, quality, quantity, effect and degree of execution.

OUTSTANDING PAINT – 5 PAINT AWARDS GIVEN
Consideration will be given to quality, quantity, effect and degree of execution.

OUTSTANDING ENGINE - MOTORCYCLE
All motorcycles included in Motorcycle Category. Includes only the engine,
transmission and installation.

OUTSTANDING ENGINE - RESTORED
All vehicles included in the Restored Category. Includes engine compartment, fire wall, radiator, trans. and install.

OTHER JUDGED AWARDS

AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ROADSTER
Sponsored by Pirelli Tires –WINNER WILL BE AWARDED $10,000, Trophy, &
name on the 9’ Perpetual Trophy.

To qualify, owners must verify that it is the first time the vehicle has been entered and
shown in a judged competition where a judges sheet has not been ran on the vehicle.
Open to all United States built roadsters, roadster pickups and touring vehicles 1937
and older, including designer roadsters that resemble a 1937 or older roadster. The
AMBR is a special class with awards for Display, Engineering, Undercarriage, Paint,
Engine, Interior, and Detail. All entrants will receive a class participation award and
therefore are not eligible for other Rod Category class awards. Vehicles are eligible for
other Grand National Roadster Show pick awards except for the Al Slonaker award.
All AMBR entries must be operable. All vehicles must run, drive forward and reverse,
turn left and right, under their own power. Vehicles must be able to stop using their
own braking system. All AMBR entries will be displayed in 20x20’s. All AMBR
contenders must bring their own display. (Photos required). The AMBR winner is
determined by a point system from the judging staff.

AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE
$1,000, Trophy, & name on the 7’ Perpetual Trophy.

Open to all custom built motorcycles, with any number of modifications, However it
must have a radically designed or hand built frame and / or sheet metal. (Frames may
be over the counter or owner modified). The AMBMC is a special class with awards for
Display, Engineering, Paint, Engine, Upholstery, and Detail. All entrants will receive a
class participation award and therefore are not eligible for other Motorcycle Category
class awards. Vehicles are eligible for other Grand National Roadster Show pick
awards. All AMBMC entries must be able to start and move under their own power. All
AMBMC entries will be displayed in 10x10’s. All AMBMC contenders must bring their
own display. The AMBMC winner is determined by a point system from the judging
staff. (Photos required)

AL SLONAKER MEMORIAL AWARD
$1,000, & the Al Slonaker Trophy.

Open to any car or truck entry not competing in the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster
Class. Winner is selected by a judging committee that considers originality,
craftsmanship and engineering.

BLACKIE GEJEIAN AWARD presented by BONES CONCEPT CARS: $500 & Trophy.

The vehicle must be a hot rod/race car (no customs) originally built before 1955, or in the spirit of the 50’s era. The vehicle must be preserved to original condition. A three person committee will select the winner.

GEORGE BARRIS KUSTOM D’ELIGANCE AWARD: $500 & Barris Custom Trophy.

George Barris looks for a customized car built in the United States. The vehicle is picked for originality, craftsmanship, style and design. The winner is selected by George Barris and his family.

H & H FLATHEAD – BEST FLATHEAD AWARD: A Custom Made Trophy

Presented by H&H Flatheads for the best looking/detailed flathead motor in the show.

VON DUTCH PINSTRIPING AWARD: Hand made Trophy & Owners Plaque

Presented to the striper and vehicle owner whose pinstriping best represents the work
of the late Von Dutch. Award picked by a committee of 3 stripers.

WEST COAST KUSTOMS OUTSTANDING NOSTALGIA AWARD: Plaque

Plaque awarded to traditional custom car. This award is presented by Pichette Family.

STEVE’S AUTO RESTORATION AWARD: A Custom Made Plaque.

Presented to an all-metal car or truck with outstanding metal fabrication,
fit and finish. Winner selected by Steve's Auto Restorations.